Flagship Policy Initiative: Idle Land & Corridor Restoration
The U.S. has millions of acres of underutilized land — from utility corridors to brownfields and roadsides. Our Flagship Policy Initiative focuses on turning these idle spaces into thriving pollinator habitats that restore ecosystems, reduce maintenance costs, and create community value.
Utility Corridor Habitat Program
Require utilities to integrate pollinator habitat into vegetation management along transmission and distribution rights-of-way.
Brownfield Habitat Restoration Program
Expand the EPA’s Brownfields Program to include pollinator habitat restoration on remediated or underutilized industrial sites.
Roadsides & Rights-of-Way Habitat Program
Require state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to adopt pollinator-friendly roadside vegetation standards.
Why It Matters
The Idle Land & Corridor Restoration initiative demonstrates what’s possible when energy, infrastructure, and conservation align. These programs deliver measurable biodiversity gains, lower costs, and create visible wins that communities can see and support.